Videos

MM #39 – Recognizing Gratitude – Dr. Marvin Seppala

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MM #38 – The Best Spiritual Advice – Donny Stevenson

Last year I had the pleasure of meeting filmmakers Debra Gonsher Vinik and her husband David Vinik. During our time and work together they told me about some incredible work they were doing which was centered around a lifestyle movement focused  toward gratitude and sharing this message with the world. They called the project Mincha Moment. This simple yet incredible teaching: “Mincha Moment” (MIN-chuh, with the “ch” like in “Bach” or “loch”) refers to a moment in the afternoon – … Read the rest

MM #37 – A Grateful Heart – Sister Judith Ann Duvall

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MM #36 – Wrestlers & Thankers – Rabbi Elliott Tepperman

Do we “earn” all the good things that come our way? But we don’t deserve the bad things that befall us? Rabbi Elliott Tepperman weighs in.… Read the rest

MM #35 – Just Hold On – Jenni Jacobson

Jenni Jacobson, a proud graduate of Beit T’Shuvah, a residential addiction treatment center, congregation, and educational institute, celebrates one year anniversary of sobriety and reflects on her gratitude for the people who have helped her along the way.… Read the rest

MM #34 – A Great Blessing – Rev. Chris Jimmerson

Rev. Chris Jimmerson, Minister for Program Development for the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin, Texas, shares what he believes is the greatest blessing.… Read the rest

MM #33 – Through Their Eyes – Rev. Alison Harrington

Rev. Alison Harrington, pastor of Southside Presbyterian Church in Tucson, Arizona, talks about how her children draw her attention to all the beauty around us which we take for granted.
“So much of the time we’re running around, we’re on our phones, checking email, texting and we’re not noticing the way in which the sun is setting over the Saguaro cactus,” says Harrington. “And they’re noticing those things and… they allow you to pause and see what is really beautiful … Read the rest

MM #32-Welcoming The Stranger-Georgette Bennett, Ph.D.

MM #31 – A Disposition of Gratitude – Carl A. Anderson

MM #30 – A Gift Within A Gift – Rabbi Shai Held

MM #29 – “I’m A Lucky Guy”

MM #28 – We Will Rise Up Together

For all of us who, since November 8th, wake each morning and fight back tears, we took our broken hearts and made some art, to paraphrase both Carrie Fisher and Meryl Streep. To remind us that we can never lose sight of the battles that women fought before us, and to prepare us to charge into the fray again. If we stay strong and work as one, we can rise up together.… Read the rest

MM #27 – Perspective – Jessica Markowitz

At age 11, Jessica Markowitz started a non-profit called Richard’s Rwanda, to help girls in Rwanda get an education. Located near Nyamata, where 10,000 Tutsis were murdered, Jessica appreciates how truly blessed she is and and has helped between 60-70 girls go through primary and secondary school — and in some cases, college. Through her family and her work, Jessica has developed an enviable perspective.… Read the rest

MM #26 – “Modeh Ani” – Craig Taubman

“Model Ani,” translated as “I give thanks,” are the first words of the Jewish prayer said every morning, thanking God for restoring one’s soul after a night’s sleep. Craig Taubman, who with eleven albums and thirty years of music to his credit, brings an incredible reggae twist to this centuries-old prayer. Reminding us all to be grateful for the morning sun, the afternoon run through a sprinkler, and the time spent with friends, family or your best stuffed animal.… Read the rest

MM #25 – Spiritual Warrior – Layli Miller-Muro

Listen to the insights of Layli Miller-Muro, Founder and Executive Director of the Tahirah Justice Center, a non-profit, Bahai’i inspired organization dedicated to protecting women and girls from human rights abuses through the provision of legal aid and public policy advocacy. Layli expands our understanding of what we need to be grateful for, bringing a new perspective to our troubles and hardships.… Read the rest

MM #24 – Take A Breath – Rabbi Felicia L. Sol

Rabbi Felicia L. Sol of Congregation B’nai Jeshurun in New York shares the value of taking the time to hear yourself breathe. And to look around and realize just how much you have. Whatever it is, it’s enough.… Read the rest

MM #23 A Gift of Time – Rabbi Charles Rudansky

“Mincha” means gift. A gift of time out of your frantic day to give thanks. For when you think about it, we really have so much. Whether it’s the positive things that you revel in — your vacation coming up, Scottish fold kittens or the very existence of chocolate or the lack of negative things — no ants invading your house, no teeth are aching, no grants due for a week, there is so much to be grateful for. 2:30 … Read the rest

MM #22 – “Modeh Ani” – Rabbi Menachem Creditor

If you’ve been dragging yourself awake in the morning (and after all, who isn’t?), try waking up with our latest Mincha Moment video, “Modeh Ani,” featuring the music of writer, musician, and activist Rabbi Menachem Creditor, spiritual leader of Congregation Netivot Shalom in Berkeley, California.… Read the rest

MM #21 – Every Laughing Moment

Here’s another tranquil and serene video that will make you think of the deeper meaning of life.… Read the rest

MM #20 – Ms. Gratitude – Letty Cottin Pogrebin

In this 20th Mincha Moment, writer, lecturer, activist, advocate and co-creator of Ms. Magazine, Letty Cottin Pogrebin reveals why gratitude is such an essential component in her life. The loss of her mother at an early age and breast cancer have done nothing to dampen her sense of gratitude. In fact, if anything, they have helped her realize the value of each and every moment.… Read the rest

MM #19 – It Just Takes Gratitude

This is our 19th Mincha Moment video!! And we are thrilled to do this with the incredible music and singing of Courtney Leigh Heins. I could say, just in time for Thanksgiving — but really, isn’t this perfect anytime?… Read the rest

MM #18 — The Bigger Picture – Rabbi Joseph Potasnik

At times it can seem like we’re deluged with trouble, overwhelmed with worry. It can seem like too much and you may be tempted to just go off and hide in the woods.

It’s then, as Rabbi Joe Potasnik of the New York Board of Rabbis reminds us, that we have to remember to look at the bigger picture. Sure you have a problem right now — maybe you missed the train, or got a lousy performance review, and you’re … Read the rest

MM #17 — Enough & Not Enough

If someone told you the world had plenty of natural resources, but the one thing it needed more of was people, you might be puzzled. Watch this video to find out what we really mean.… Read the rest

MM #16 – On Gratitude and Giving – Rev. Dr. Charles G. Adams

Rev. Dr. Charles G. Adams of Hartford Memorial Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan, talks about the link between gratitude and happiness. It is in giving, he affirms, that happiness can be found.… Read the rest

MM #15 – Miracle

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MM #14 – Kick-Start Happiness – Dr. Harold Koenig

Harold G. Koenig, M.D., director of Duke University’s Center for Spirituality, Theology and Health, examines the link between gratitude, mental health, and faith in the newest Mincha Moment video.… Read the rest

MM #13 – Grateful For The Partial – Rabbi Irwin Kula

Rabbi Irwin Kula, author, journalist, radio host and co-President of the National Center for Jewish Learning and Leadership (CLAL), reminds us to count our blessings, rather than focus on what we lack.… Read the rest

MM #12 – Just One Day

Remember to spend each day to the fullest in gratitude and happiness.… Read the rest

MM #11 – Treasure Each Moment

Treasuring each moment is a wonderful way to express gratitude.… Read the rest

MM #10 – I’m Grateful

Taking time to be grateful. “I’m grateful for… I’m thankful for..” This is set to the music of the amazing Bianca Merkley who can be found at biancamerkley.com.  We’ve been doing these short videos for some six years now, and this was number 10– and the music and the feel of this have stayed in my mind like no other Mincha Moment.  I think it’s the beauty of the music wed to the simplicity of the words– “I’m grateful for … Read the rest

MM #9 – For This Time

“Being thankful for this time,” for the simple things, for the joyful…… Read the rest

MM #8 The Grateful Perspective

It’s easy to get bogged down — and start complaining about anything and everything. Complaining is, after all, one of the basic food groups. But when we stop and consider all the good that we have in our lives and hopefully, all the bad that we DON’T have — well than that’s a much better story to wake up to — and go to sleep with.… Read the rest

MM #7 Life is Meaningful

Finding the meaning in every moment provides a stronger meaning to life, a grateful life.… Read the rest

MM #6 – A Wonderful Life

Taking a moment, one moment, to be thankful for the wonderful life.… Read the rest

MM #5 – Count Your Blessings

Take a moment to count your blessing everyday– it may even help you fall asleep.… Read the rest

MM #4 – The Things We Love

It feels great to express gratitude for the things we love.… Read the rest

MM #3 – Our Treasures

Spend time wisely and take a moment to to appreciate our world’s wondrous treasures.… Read the rest

MM #2 – I Can’t Stay Depressed

A reminder to try and remember all the good things in life each day. Try to notice and be thankful.… Read the rest

MM #1 – Take a Moment

Take a moment. Just one moment. To stop and be thankful. To be thankful for.. ya, all that sappy stuff.

Take a moment. Just one moment. The Mincha Moment. … Read the rest